Member of National Commission for Minorities, Shahezadi Syed, Collector Rajarshi Shah and SP Rohini Priyadarshini with relations of Mohammad Khadeer in Medak on Monday.
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Member of National Commission for Minorities, Shahezadi Syed, stated the officers involved failed to provide documents, together with FIR copy, in a case associated to the demise of Mohammad Khadeer Khan, who allegedly died due to torture by the police. She stated the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and Superintendent of Police can be referred to as to New Delhi on this regard.
Ms. Shahezadi Syed visited Medak city on Monday and interacted with the relations of Khadeer, and sought particulars on how the incident occurred.
“We have asked the SP to submit the relevant documents in Khadeer’s death. According to the Constitution, the Commission has every right to seek documents. But the officials failed to present the papers. The complaint was lodged by his sister, and not by his wife Siddheshwari. Khadeer died due to torture by the police. The State government must pay a compensation of ₹50 lakh to the family, offer a job to his wife, and a double-bedroom house,” stated Ms. Shahezadi whereas talking to reporters after interacting with the relations of the deceased.
“The Collector and SP are showing discrimination in the case of Khadeer, and are not responding properly. The Collector has not come forward to allot double-bedroom house to the family of the deceased. If necessary, we will request for investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Justice must be done to the family of Khadeer. Why is Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali silent on the issue?” requested Ms. Shahezadi.
Meanwhile, Ms. Siddheshwari alleged that the police pressured her to signal a doc claiming that she is withdrawing the case. She stated that the physique was modified in three ambulances whereas bringing to the city.
